Martin Luther King Jr. Day events

Andrew Young speaks as he walks over a sidewalk monument commem-orating the June 9, 1964, march for Civil Rights in St. Augustine during the dedication in the Plaza de la Constitucion on June 11, 2011. By DARON DEAN, daron.dean@staugustine.com

Jan. 18: A community clean-up begins at 9 a.. near the Boys & Girls Club. Call Pury Stephens at 904-827-9851.

Jan. 18: Fort Mose hosts Peter Cowdrey, historian and authority on navigation, surveying and mapmaking. He will describe how slaves fleeing the Carolinas used their knowledge of the land and position of the stars and sun to help guide them to freedom in Spanish Florida. The program takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 15 Fort Mose Trail. Admission is free. Call 904-823-2232 or go to floridastateparks.org/fortmose.

Jan. 18: Essay and poster contest presentation at 7 p.m. at the St. Johns County School Board, 40 Orange St.

Jan. 19: Dr. King Happy Birthday Celebration at 5 p.m. at St. Paul AME Church, 85 ML King Ave. with Rev. Ron Rawls, Pastor. presented by the St. Augustine Jewish Historical Society; go to or facebook.com/StAugustineJewishHistoricalSociety.

DISCOVER FIRST AMERICA

Jan. 19: “Let Freedom Ring,” a free Discover First America program, begins at 7 p.m. on the eve of the opening of the 450th Commemoration signature exhibition titled “Journey: 450 Years of the African-American Experience.” Persons who witnessed and experienced the landmark events that occurred in St. Augustine during the 1960s will be present. In addition, Florida Memorial College alumni will recount their important role in the Civil Rights Movement. The evening includes a performance by the St. Augustine Orchestra and a gospel choir. This program is sponsored by the St. Augustine New World Center Foundation Inc. The event is held in Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College, 14 Granada St. St. Augustine 450th Commemoration passports with souvenir stampings are complimentary to attendees. Go to Staugustine-450.com.

Jan. 20: Commemorative breakfast at 7:30 a.m. at the Solomon Calhoun Center, 1300 Duval St. Dr. Gary L. Williams is the speaker, from First Baptist Church of Mandarin

Jan. 20: March will depart at 11:45 a.m. from St. Paul AME, 85 MLK Ave., and arrive in the Plaza de la Constitucion by noon. Rev. Gregory James will be the speaker.

Jan. 20: An open house will be from 2 to 5 p.m. at the 1960s ACCORD Commemorative Civil Rights Museum at the Rudcarlie Building, 79 Bridge St.

Jan. 20: “Journey: 450 Years of the African American Experience” covers the long and storied history of African-Americans in St. Augustine. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at the St. Augustine Visitors Information Center, 10 West Castillo Drive. Admission is free for St. Augustine and St. Johns County residents with ID, and military in uniform, and ages 6 and younger. For all others, admission is $5 for adults; $4 for seniors; and $3 for age 7 to 12. Go to Journey2014.com or call 904-825-1000.

Jan. 20: St. Augustine City Walks presents a free walking tour focusing on the city’s black history and the pivotal role played by St. Augustine in the passage of the Civil Rights Act. The free one-hour tour departs at 4 p.m. and explores the Lincolnville Historic District and other areas. Reservations are required. Call 904-825-0087 or go to StAugustineBlackHeritageTours.com.